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What is NOT included in a Flat Fee MLS Listing?

As a flat fee home sale Broker, we focus on communicating what is included in our service. The other day someone asked the opposite question—what is not included in a flat fee listing? That is a really good question, so let's have at it:

First, let's eliminate some misconceptions about what is included in traditional Realtor service with the huge commission.

What is not included with traditional agent listings or flat fee MLS listings:

Listing agent attending showings with the buyer and their agent.

Providing legal representation or tax advice (the law requires these can only be provided by an attorney or accountant).

Property management, supervision, maintenance, or cleaning during the listing.

Insurance or legal assistance in the unlikely event a buyer sues a seller.

Seller closing costs (these are no different whether a seller sells with a traditional agent, with no assistance, or by flat fee MLS).

Every so often we talk with a misinformed seller who thinks one of more of those items is included in a traditional agent listing agreement.

What is not included with base flat fee MLS service but typically available as an option:

Short sale/In foreclosure/Behind on mortgage payment sellers-note we do not specialize or have expertise in short sales or foreclosures, but many of our sellers have successfully completed these sales.

Our brokers and support team are ready to share their expertise, whether you're selling for the first time or run into a new question.

If you'd like a little guidance from our team, they're ready to talk/text/email. If you like to do it yourself, we've got a library of home selling guidance waiting for you to explore. Wherever you go, you'll find support and resources to ensure your home selling success.

Local real estate laws, markets, service prices, pictures of items for sale, and procedures may differ. BuySelf, Inc. is a licensed real estate brokerage in Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Maryland, Tennessee, Missouri, and Virginia. Service in other states is available. This website is a general guide/referral website to services available in many different areas.